MAHA Board of Directors Meeting
February 8, 2005
Officers and Board Members in attendance: Anita Grant, Laura Mickelson, Sandy Feuling, Roberta Lembke, Robin Arbuckle, Doug Peterson, Beth Leszczynski, Jane Boots, Teresa LeFever, Les Crowl, Pat Forehand
Delegates and Committee Chairpersons: Shirley Theede, Connie Robilliard, Toni Marie O'Daniel, Larry Hoffman, Kim Schultz
Call to Order: President Anita Grant called the meeting to order at 6:30 .
Secretary's Report: Minutes from past meeting were presented for approval.
November 8, 2003- Motion to approve by Laura Mickelson, second by Roberta Lembke, minutes approved.
March 2. 2004 - Motion to approve by Laura Mickelson, second by Jane Boots, approved.
April 4, 2004 - Motion to approve by Laura Mickelson, second by Roberta Lembke, approved.
August 3, 2004 - Motion to approve by Laura Mickelson, second by Jane Boots, approved.
November 13, 2004 - Motion to approve by Jane Boots, second by Sandy Feuling, approved with High Point information.
January 8, 2005 - A few minor adjustments were made. Motion to approve by Jane Boots, second by Pat Forehand, minutes approved.
Treasurer's Report: Jane Boots reported current MAHA assets to be $56,958.81. The complete report is attached. Motion by Laura Mickelson to approve, second by Roberta Lembke, report approved.
Bylaw Updates: It was reported that the Bylaw updates would be available for the March meeting.
Budget: Roberta Lembke presented the budget. The 2004 budget was available for review and comparison. The 2005 budget was reviewed line by line for approval and necessary changes. It was decided that the budget for 2005 will be a two stage budget, with two 6 month periods.
Included in the second half of the year: delegate expenses, the Leader, ½ of miscellaneous expenses, and the Annual Meeting and Banquet.
Laura Mickelson made a motion to approve the budget, Jane Boots seconded the motion, budget approved.
It was recommended that a finance committee be formed. Roberta Lembke, Sandy Feuling and Jane Boots will serve on this committee.
A June 14, 2005 Board meeting was scheduled to discuss the second half of the budget year.
Fall Show: Connie Robilliard reported that the premium book is the same as the Spring Show premium book.
Spring Show: Jill Frieders was not able to attend. Laura Mickelson reported an issue with the late mailing of the premium book.
Membership: Current membership is 243 voting members.
Leader: Kim Schultz reported that it would be advantageous to make the Leader a quarterly publication. This new format will begin with the next issue.
WSCA: The MAHA WSCA Queen is Julia LaFleur.
MAHA WSCA Show: Pat Forehand reported that she is working on the program. Jon Gertner is the judge for the WSCA show.
Welcome Committee: Sandy Feuling and Shirley Theede reported they are working on letters to 70 non-renewing members. Discussion regarding benefits of MAHA membership followed. A letter expressing these ideas will be drafted for membership.
MAHA the first 50 years: Work is in progress on transferring tapes for use at the Annual Meeting.
New Business:
Toni Marie O'Daniel reported that the Iowa AHA clinic was great. She suggested that MAHA or Region 10 should consider that type of event.
Ann Benson and Theresa LeFever will be the new Spring Show Chairpersons.
Beth Leszczynski will send a condolence card to Margit Bentley on behalf of MAHA.
A website group consisting of Kim Schultz , Brian Feuling , Donna Hentges and Roberta Lembke was suggested.
Meeting adjourned at 9:15.